Hopscotch Music Festival returns to downtown Raleigh this week with 100+ artists and, new this year, a free-to-attend gathering of artists, handcrafted goods, food vendors and more.
Headliners for the Sept. 10-12, 2026, festival include Dexter and the Moonrocks, Cory Wong, King Princess, Momma, Duckwrth, Soccer Mommy and more on the main City Plaza stage.
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The festival features more than 100 artists at multiple downtown venues, including Kings, Lincoln Theatre, Nash Hall, Neptunes, Slims and The Pour House. A full schedule can be found online.
Three-day VIP ($399) or General Admission ($179) passes can be purchased to gain access to all shows. VIP passes give attendees access to complimentary drink tickets, a VIP kickoff party and more.
Single-day passes are also available for $89.
All passes provide access to a festival of food, crafts and musicians in Moore Square Commons.
There's also an event for kids -- Totscotch in Moore Square, a collaboration with Marbles Kids Museum offering kid-focused activities, interactive entertainment and creative play on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Festival-goers can download the Hopscotch Music Festival app to make a personalized schedule.